The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Private Anthony Joseph Maday (MCSN: 363417), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Radioman-Gunner in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway, 4 and 5 June 1942. In a determined attack against the invading Japanese fleet, Private Maday, serving as rear-seat machine-gunner, maintained fire in the face of overwhelming enemy fighter opposition and fierce anti-aircraft barrage. Because of circumstances attendant upon this engagement, there can be little doubt that he gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.